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backdated liability insurance
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bilateral extended reporting period provision
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biological magnification
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blackmail settlement clause
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blanket additional insured endorsement
blanket contractual liability insurance
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blanket group boiler and machinery coverage
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blanket medical expense
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bobtail liability
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British business interruption coverage
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broad form comprehensive general liability (BFCGL) endorsement
broad form contractual liability insurance
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builders risk policy
building and personal property coverage form (ISO)
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burglary
burning cost
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business income worksheet
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bulk reserves

An amount of reserves established using a formula or loss ratio, rather than specifically identified case reserves. The insurer records movements in losses in aggregate for a period. Used with a loss portfolio transfer.

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